Episodes
Season 2
For a more innovative and butter— er... better you!
Cleared for Takeoff: What Lies Ahead for Iowa Aerospace Innovation
By Jill Wilkins, NewBoCo Executive Director Six months ago, the Eastern Iowa Airport pitched a bold vision: leverage Iowa’s strength as an aviation powerhouse to build a world-class innovation cluster.
JPMorganChase Opens First Cedar Rapids Branch as Chase Continues Nationwide Expansion and Modernization
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, September 24, 2026 — JPMorganChase today celebrated the grand opening of its first branch in Cedar Rapids as part of an overall effort to increase access to
Igniting Innovation: Future City Iowa Seeks Mentors to Help Students Build a More Fire-Resilient Future
After a fulfilling season that saw some of Iowa’s most promising young minds take the national stage in Washington, D.C., the Future City Iowa competition is officially returning to the
Iowa Startup is Going to the Dogs in the Best Way Possible
When 6-year-old Jamie Popper was asked what her ideal pet would be, she responded with, “I want a dog that stays small.” Since declaring that initial childhood dream, Jamie has
Building the Future: New Summer Tech Program Empowers CR Middle Schoolers
As summer shifted into high gear, a quiet transformation took place inside the classrooms of Coe College and across the streets of Cedar Rapids. From June 22–26, a dynamic group
NewBoCo Education Engages Over 500 Participants Through Summer CoderDojo Programs.
NewBoCo Education Engages Over 500 Participants Through Summer CoderDojo Programs From flying drones to creating algorithm art, students experienced technology in exciting and new ways. These programs were made possible
Introducing Ashley Turner, K–12 Student Program Coordinator at NewBoCo.
Hello, NewBoCo friends! I’m excited to introduce myself as NewBoCo’s K–12 Student Program Coordinator, a role I began in early June. I support our education team by coordinating engaging STEM
Girls Who Code Spotlight: Fatima Torres Is Making Space in STEM
This guest blog was written by Fatima Torres, a Girls Who Code participant. To learn more about her journey, check out NewBoCo: From Club to Hackathon – A Student’s Journey
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Mari Hunt Wassink, Black Earth Gardens
Mari Hunt Wassink is the founder of Black Earth Gardens, a local farm that specializes in producing—using sustainable practices—premium quality vegetables, herbs, and fruits that are culturally important to Black
NewBoCo’s Computer Science Development Week
NewBoCo’s Computer Science Development WeekBuilding Confidence, Curriculum, and Community in Computer Science Education Ames, Iowa — 06/27/2025 — The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) is thrilled to be leading
Big Ideas, Real Impact: EntreFEST Pitch Competition Presented by Hy-Vee
The EntreFEST Pitch Competition, presented by Hy-Vee, brought together community leaders, founders, investors, and supporters at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids on June 13th, 2025, to hear from five
NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator Will Relaunch This Fall
Cedar Rapids, Iowa — After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is officially returning this fall with a renewed focus on helping Iowa-based startups sharpen their branding, marketing, and